Synset

an act or expression of criticism and censure
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

sample sentences

"he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

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derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

reprimand reprimand

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hyponym

riot act chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing what for castigation, chewing out, earful, bawling out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down berating, blowing up reproach speech, lecture, talking to correction, chastening, chastisement admonition, admonishment, monition

hypernym

criticism, unfavorable judgment